Engine reassembly 021.jpg 451 hits | 66.8 KB | Posted: 4/14/04 Set the bearings in dry to check clearances with plastigage (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 022.jpg 481 hits | 72.32 KB | Posted: 4/14/04 Then the polished crank on top...It did not need to be ground, just polished (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 025.jpg 446 hits | 69.74 KB | Posted: 4/14/04 Torqued them down to 80, then checked the plastigage, all checked out OK (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 026.jpg 548 hits | 65.65 KB | Posted: 4/14/04 New rear main seal installed (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 027.jpg 498 hits | 59.16 KB | Posted: 4/14/04 All mains are done, rods/pistons next (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 034.jpg 507 hits | 53.18 KB | Posted: 4/14/04 Using the piston to put the ring into the bore straight to measure end gap (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 037.jpg 528 hits | 33.31 KB | Posted: 4/14/04 The compression rings on #1 checked out good (.015) but the oil rings are at .035...not sure if this is ok...(book sez .010 to .025) (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 043.jpg 496 hits | 30.01 KB | Posted: 4/16/04 Not much goin on today, but here i am checking the rod caps with plastigage (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 046.jpg 454 hits | 58.04 KB | Posted: 4/16/04 #1 is in and lookin purdy (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 048.jpg 500 hits | 55.02 KB | Posted: 4/16/04 2 are in now (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 049.jpg 502 hits | 67.3 KB | Posted: 4/16/04 I am dipping the pistons in motor oil which is messy (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 050.jpg 548 hits | 56.65 KB | Posted: 4/16/04 Only got the 2 today, ill try for more tomorow (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 056.jpg 490 hits | 60.37 KB | Posted: 4/17/04 Pistons are dipped in oil, then the compressor is put on (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 058.jpg 539 hits | 58.13 KB | Posted: 4/17/04 Then slide it into place (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 075.jpg 551 hits | 53.79 KB | Posted: 4/17/04 Tap it in with the end of the hammer (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 067.jpg 494 hits | 36.15 KB | Posted: 4/17/04 All rods checked out with the plastigage (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 088.jpg 517 hits | 79.88 KB | Posted: 4/18/04 Last check of the torque (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 091.jpg 452 hits | 29.56 KB | Posted: 4/18/04 Interestin thingie in the side of the oilpan..I think it is for oil level. But is it all here? (Posted in: Engine reassembly)
Engine reassembly 093.jpg 505 hits | 35.71 KB | Posted: 4/18/04 Goes in like this (Posted in: Engine reassembly)